The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

A. ended the conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam

B. allowed President Johnson to expand U. S. involvement in Vietnam without a declaration of war

C. outlined the proper treatment for captured U. S. soldiers

D. expanded the authority of the government of South Vietnam

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Giovanny Ramirez

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5 November, 04:06

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

A. ended the conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam

B. allowed President Johnson to expand U. S. involvement in Vietnam without a declaration of war

C. outlined the proper treatment for captured U. S. soldiers

D. expanded the authority of the government of South Vietnam

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Gia Burns · Answer 1

B. allowed president Johnson to expand U. S involvement in Vietnam without a declaration of war.

Kenna Wilkerson · Answer 2

The correct answer is: B. allowed President Johnson to expand U. S. involvement in Vietnam without a declaration of war

The resolution was passed by Congress and gave President Johnson the authority to take any measures he felt were necessary in Southeast Asia.